News and Local Events

I have created this blog to inform you about news and events that I feel would be relevant to Crescendo parents. This will include Crescendo newsletter as well as local events for children and parents. I will update it as soon as I find out about a new article or event that I want to share! I will make every effort to share events as far in advance as I possibly can...

CreateHelp our artists build a spectacular GIANT Jack in the Green, then get busy with a variety of fabulous folk inspired art activities. Activities drop in from 11am - 4pm Throughout the library

Dance WorkshopsTry out your morris and maypole dancing skills in our family friendly workshops Accompanied by live music Morris dancing at 2pm Maypole dancing at 11.30am and 1pm and 3pm Workshop tokens available at The Full English Information Desk one hour before the workshops start.Make MusicAt 2pm bring your family and bring your instruments, we’ve unearthed ‘Buttered Peas’ from the archive and need you to bring it to the 21st century! This tune has been taught in primary schools across Camden – so you may have a head start! Take part in the mass performance of the piece at 4pm. This event is free, but you need to have a ticket as there is a restriction on the numbers we can fit in the venue. You can reserve a free ticket in advance from the British Library Box Office.

SingAt 3pm join in our special Family Singing workshop for all ages. We’ll be learning a song from the archives called Acre of Land which has been taught in primary schools across Camden – so you may have a headstart! Take part in the mass performance of the song at 4pm. Workshop tokens available at The Full English Information Desk one hour before the workshops start.

Look and ListenFrom 12noon to 3pm Come and watch energetic traditional folk dance displays from Thrales Rapper (watch out for their swords), Camden Clog and the celebrated Hammersmith Morris Men.

Listen to live performances from Cecil Sharp House Choir, the London Fiddle School and the Royal College of Music Junior Department Chamber Choir.

Grande FinaleAt 4pm, take part in The Full English Procession and Ceilidh in the Piazza. Some activities are weather dependant.